Bar Roma Chicago

10/22/2026

Something wicked is shaking at Bar Roma. 🍸👻

Swipe through our spooktacular Halloween cocktail specials—served with a little mischief and plenty of spirit:

💀 FRANKENBERRY
A berry-filled fright with gin, Mirto, Lillet Blanc, lemon, cherry & a whisper of absinthe.

🪦 EPITAPH
Mezcal, herbal liqueur, maraschino, lime & a bloody drizzle of grenadine.

🥀 THE THORNS
Bourbon, spiced pear, lemon, bitters & rosé c***r. Autumn with a wicked streak.

🌺 ORANGE YOU GLAD YOU’RE SOBER
All treats, zero proof. Empress 0.0, Lucano N/A Amaro, strawberry-yuzu, lime & tonic.

$16 each. Pick your potion. We’ll handle the spirits. 🕸️

10/17/2026

It’s NATIONAL PASTA DAY!!! Ours are all made fresh in house, rolled out by hand, and prepared with love 💕

10/17/2026

Your new fall crush. 🍐🍂 Brussels sprouts, julienned pear, baby arugula, smoked creamy pecorino, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Sweet, smoky, peppery—and worth reaching across the table for.

Come get a forkful at Bar Roma. 🍴

10/15/2026

Happy Hour plans? We’ve got a few golden, crispy reasons to make them. 🍤

Fried shrimp, a little sauce for dipping, and something cold to sip. Join us at Bar Roma for Happy Hour daily from 4–6pm.

10/14/2026

You bring the appetite. We’ll bring the Thanksgiving. 🦃🇮🇹

Our Thanksgiving Dinner for Two is $140 + tax, featuring c***r-brined turkey with gravy, honey-baked spiral ham with cranberry pear chutney, garlic mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts agrodolce, Italian bread stuffing, pretzel rolls with honey mustard butter, and bourbon pecan & pumpkin pie.

Feeling extra thankful? Add shrimp cocktail, a bottle of w**e, or both. 🍷

🗓 Order before Monday, November 23
🛍 Pickup Wednesday, November 25, 3–5 PM

Preorder on Resy and let Chef Fred handle the feast. Link is in the bio!

10/13/2026

Looking just as gorgeous as this October we’ve been having, the Suppli Allo Zafferano getting shaped up and ready to be fried.

You know what would pair nicely with them? A $10 martini- on special every Tuesday.

10/12/2026

Spooky season is upon us! Is it Count Dracula, or is it Andre? Will we be seeing you guys on Halloween for our costume contest?

10/11/2026

We walk so you can run. Or celebrate running! Tasting some w**es to polish up on our spiels…Marathoners in need of a celebratory bottle, our list is 1/2 off tonight!!

10/10/2026

Freshly shaved Michigan Pears, baby arugula, candied pecans and baked Goat Cheese, all tossed with an Apple C***r Vinaigrette

10/09/2026

Ready to carb up Chicago? The marathon is in two days! We might be running ourselves, but we are eating some cacio e pepe in solidarity. 🏃 🏃‍♀️

10/08/2026

Halloween Night at Bar Roma 🎃🍝

Our 10th Annual Costume Party takes over Bar Roma on Saturday, October 31 with costumes, prizes, cocktails, and a special Halloween menu worth dressing up for.

🕸️ Party starts at 4 PM
🏆 Costume prizes announced at 7:30 PM
🥇 $100 Bar Roma Gift Card
🥈 $50 Bar Roma Gift Card
🥉 Bottle of House W**e

Plus: pumpkin soup, cauliflower fritters, hand-rolled fettuccine with giant prawns, Chianti-braised short rib, and warm caramel apple cake.

Come hungry. Come spooky. Come dressed to win.
Reservations strongly encouraged.

10/07/2026

Run on Pasta. Finish Strong. 🍝🏃

Chicago Marathon Sunday is almost here, and Rosa is working overtime to keep the pasta rolling. Whether you’re running 26.2, cheering from the sidelines, or simply believe carb-loading is a lifestyle, Bar Roma is ready with plenty of house-made pasta to fuel the weekend.

Reservations are going fast, so grab your table now and make Bar Roma part of your pre-marathon ritual.

10/06/2026

We do. We love it here. So every Tuesday we “give back” to the neighborhood with our $10 Martini Night! Dirty or dry, however you like. Let’s raise a glass to our glorious urban village!

10/05/2026

New week. Fresh start. Full fall flavor. 🍎🍂

MISTICANZA: Mixed greens, apple, farro, cranberries, ricotta salata, candied pecans,
c***r vinaigrette

10/03/2026